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CONJUNCTIONS

 Coordinating conjunctions join two


independent clauses that are of equal
importance. They can show:

For And Nor But Or Yet So (FANBOYS)


 When using a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses (complete thoughts), use a comma (,)
before the conjunction.

John mows lawns, and Cindy babysits. agreement

Nathan is starting college, but Susan is taking a break. disagreement

It’s almost 100 degrees outside, so we stayed inside. reason

Either you can talk to him, or I will. either agreement or disagreement

 Use "nor" before the second or further of two alternatives when "neither" introduces the first.

Neither my mother nor I understand these directions.

 You can also use "nor" with a negative first clause or a sentence including "not."

She didn't know where to go, nor did I.

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. She read the newspaper, _______ she must be well- 4. I woke up early today, _______ I have already
informed. accomplished a lot.

A. and B. or A. and B. or

C. so D. but C. so D. but

2. My dog only has three legs, _______ he gets around 5. I wanted to exercise today, _______ I could hardly
very well. get o the sofa.

A. and B. or A. and B. or

C. so D. but C. so D. yet

3. Did you vote for Crystal, _______ did you vote for 6. We may go together, _______ we may not.
me?
A. and B. so
A. and B. or
C. or D. but
C. so D. but
Use the connectors indicated to join the sentences below.

1. It is raining today. It is hot. (but)

2. Would you like pizza? Would you like a burger? (or)

3. I want a dog. I want a cat. (and)

4. George overslept. Kenneth woke up on time. (but)

5. I am busy. I am enjoying it. (and)

6. Jason arrived. Hank did not. (but)

7. I forgot to buy butter. I remembered to buy milk. (but)

8. Will you cook tonight? Do you want me to cook? (or)

Use one of the coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to complete each sentence. Use each
word only once.

1. George didn’t feel well, _________ he still came to school.

2. We left early, _________ we have some errands to run.

3. I have been working all day, _________ now I am tired.

4. I did my best, _________ I still didn’t win the race.

5. I needed some help, _________ I called a friend.

6. I didn’t study, _________ have I been doing my homework.

7. I will buy a new mattress, _________ I will start sleeping on the floor.

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